Climate Insights for Yalgo
Namentenga, Central-North, Burkina Faso
Climate Overview
The climate in Yalgo is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 325 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 157 mm of rainfall. Yalgo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Yalgo is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 12.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Yalgo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Yalgo vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Yalgo vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yalgo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 325 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 157 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Yalgo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 6.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Yalgo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yalgo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yalgo is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 41°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yalgo is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 106°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yalgo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yalgo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.